Mac shows a spinning wheel and won’t boot

Problem When turning the Mac on it just gets to the screen with an Apple logo and a spinning dial going round. It will either stay spinning or turn itself off eventually. Solution Run a Disk Repair. If that fails to solve the problem then the Mac may need repair.

Problem with MP270 not scanning

Problem When trying to scan using the MP270 on Mac OS X, nothing happens or the program closes. Solution Download and install the latest version of MP Navigator EX. Run the MP Navigator EX application to test the scan, then try scanning in the program you originally experienced the error in.

NetUpdate says your subscription has expired

Problem NetUpdate won’t let you install any updates and shows an exclamation mark next to some items stating your Intego subscription has expired when it hasn’t. Solution Open VirusBarrier X6 (or whatever version you are using). Click VirusBarrier X6 in the top left and click De-Authorize this computer. It will ask you if you are sure. Confirm… Continue reading NetUpdate says your subscription has expired

Problems with HP Printers on Mac OS X

Problems may include printing blank pages, faded print outs or poor print quality. Click the Apple icon in the top left. Go to System Preferences. Click on Print & Fax. Click on your HP printer. Then click the ‘Options & Supplies’ button. Click on the Utility tab and click the ‘Open Printer Utility’ button. For bad printouts… Continue reading Problems with HP Printers on Mac OS X